WASHINGTON, DC (May 10, 2022) The National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA), based in Washington DC, made news again last week by announcing its new 11 member Board of Directors to be headed by former Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) the Honorable John Paul Woodley Jr. This, as directors for the Association from across the country convened at the National Mitigation and Ecosystem Banking Conference, providing educational sessions, outreach and continued support for those who gathered for the 22nd annual event, held this year in Boise, Idaho.
“I am honored and humbled by the responsibility of chairing the Board of NEBA for the coming years, said Woodley. “ We have a diverse and talented Board and an engaged and growing membership, thanks to the inspired leadership of Donna Collier. She has given us a firm foundation, and will continue to contribute her vision as we build upon it,” he said.
Retiring Chair Donna Collier was recognized by Woodley and the Board for her tireless work and dedication to the industry and presented with a unique and beautiful geode stone.
"It has been the honor of a lifetime to be associated with this courageous group of trailblazers who have created the single most successful environmental restoration and protection program in history,” Collier said at the Annual meeting. “Mr. Woodley's role in introducing the regulatory framework for this industry cannot be overestimated. His knowledge and experience are unequaled. Strong, principled guidance is necessary for the continued growth of this vital work. I could not be more pleased that he has accepted the leadership of this exciting industry," she said.
NEBA’s members from across the U.S. unanimously approved the new Board and slate of officers, received updates on challenges and opportunities in the industry, and attended training sessions. The conference concluded with a roundtable discussion from senior policy officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and others. The Association intends to continue these productive meetings and discussions at NEBA’s upcoming DC Fly-in this September. >Learn MoreMitigation banking is often discussed in terms of credits—wetland credits, stream credits, or other units used to compensate for unavoidable environmental impacts. But the value of a mitigation bank extends far beyond the regulatory credit itself. Well-designed mitigation banks can provide a broad range of ecosystem services that benefit watersheds, wildlife, communities, and taxpayers.Cleaner Water •
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